Justin Timberlake shows the diagnosis of Lyme Borreliosis

Justin Timberlake has announced that he lives with Lyme Borreliosis.

The 44-year-old said he was “shocked” to obtain the diagnosis, but it explained why he “felt on stage and in a huge amount of nerve pain or just crazy tiredness or illness”.

The Cry Me A river singer shared his diagnosis on Instagram after his forgetting Tomorrow World Tour.

Lyme Borreliosis is a bacterial infection that can be spread out by infected ticks on humans. Some people who have been diagnosed and treated for the disease can continue to have symptoms such as tiredness, pain and energy loss that can take years.

Timberlake said that he was faced with the decision to stop his tour early, but ultimately decided to continue.

Writing on Instagram On Thursday he said: “How many of you know, I'm a pretty private person. But when I think about the tour and the festival tour, I would like to tell you a little about what's wrong with me.

“Among other things, I fought some health problems and diagnosed with Lyme Borreliosis -which I don't say, so they feel bad for me -but to throw some light on what I had behind the scenes.

“If you have experienced this disease or know someone who has it – then you are aware: life with it can be tirelessly weakening, both mentally and physically.”

According to the American centers for diseases and control and prevention (CDC), patients who were treated with antibiotics in the early stages of infection are normally and complete.

It adds that most patients who were treated in later stages react well to antibiotics, but some may have suffered long -term damage to the nervous system or joints.

Justin Bieber, Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne are struggling with Lyme Borreliosis.

But Timberlake said the “joy that brings the game” outweighed the stress that his body felt, and he was “glad that I went on”.

His two -year world tour, which started in April 2024, ended in Turkey on Wednesday.

“I not only have my intellectual persistence for myself, but I now have so many special moments with you that I will never forget,” he said, adding that he tried to be “more transparent” about his fights so that they are “not misinterpreted”.

The star was criticized by some fans on social media for overwhelming performances.

The diagnosis of Timberlake follows a few turbulent years.

In September 2024 he owed to bring about driving during the impairment as part of a plea to end his drink.

“This is a mistake I made, but I hope whoever looks and listens to it can learn from it. I know that I have it sure,” he said at the time.

The singer was also exposed to details on his relationship with ex-girlfriend Britney Spears were unveiled in their memoirs And a separate Britney Spear's documentary.

Timberlake, who presented the Boy band NSYNC, deserved 10 Grammys as a solo artist and is one of the best-selling record artists ever.

He is married to actress Jessica Biel.